Sociobiology And Behavior
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of genetics, evolutionary theory, and the social sciences stands Sociobiology and Behavior, a landmark scientific text that argues the biological roots of social conduct are inseparable from the behaviors we observe across the animal kingdom — including our own species. David P. Barash presents a rigorous yet accessible synthesis of sociobiological principles, chronicling how natural selection shapes altruism, aggression, mating strategies, and kin relationships from insects to primates. With a foreword by the field's titan, Edward O. Wilson, the book arrives with the full weight of scientific authority, grounding every argument in empirical evidence and evolutionary logic. Barash instructs both the specialist and the curious reader, illustrating with precision how Darwinian fitness underlies even the most complex social interactions. Written at a pivotal moment in the development of sociobiology as a discipline, this work tackles the profound and sometimes controversial question of whether human nature itself is a product of our evolutionary heritage. Barash's prose is clear and authoritative, weaving together case studies from behavioral ecology with broader theoretical frameworks that challenge readers to reconsider the boundaries between biology and culture. His analysis leaves an enduring question lingering in the mind: if our genes have shaped our social worlds this profoundly, what does that mean for the choices we believe are entirely our own?
Author: David P. Barash
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of genetics, evolutionary theory, and the social sciences stands Sociobiology and Behavior, a landmark scientific text that argues the biological roots of social conduct are inseparable from the behaviors we observe across the animal kingdom — including our own species. David P. Barash presents a rigorous yet accessible synthesis of sociobiological principles, chronicling how natural selection shapes altruism, aggression, mating strategies, and kin relationships from insects to primates. With a foreword by the field's titan, Edward O. Wilson, the book arrives with the full weight of scientific authority, grounding every argument in empirical evidence and evolutionary logic. Barash instructs both the specialist and the curious reader, illustrating with precision how Darwinian fitness underlies even the most complex social interactions. Written at a pivotal moment in the development of sociobiology as a discipline, this work tackles the profound and sometimes controversial question of whether human nature itself is a product of our evolutionary heritage. Barash's prose is clear and authoritative, weaving together case studies from behavioral ecology with broader theoretical frameworks that challenge readers to reconsider the boundaries between biology and culture. His analysis leaves an enduring question lingering in the mind: if our genes have shaped our social worlds this profoundly, what does that mean for the choices we believe are entirely our own?